And yet, if she had served long enough to earn a military retirement, because the federal government still follows the abortion of a law that is the "Defense of Marriage Act", her spouse wouldn't be eligible for any of the benefits heterosexual couples are eligible for.

I am a former infantry officer who was commissioned in 1989.The best female officer I ever knew was gay. Working with her taught me that who you fark is about the least important aspect of millitary leadership.

Good for her. I just hope that the larger American society will learn to accept it.

/ I recently found out that my first platoon Sgt was gay. He was a hardcore MF who kept this young LT. From getting his platoon wiped out in the first gulf war and I'm proud to have served with him.